Features 1940's period correct customs

Glad this thread is back on top!

i must have missed that packard. That car is perfect! thanks for posting rik!

 

This thread needs to be back on top!...

 

It sure is nice to see a gorgeous car with a stance. Lake Tahoe all day long.

 

Here are two photos from the Johnny Zaro photo album that Justin Kudolla did not use in his Custom Cars 2012 Annual book.

Justin interviewed Johnny Zaro for his book and used a great number of photos from Johnny's fantastic 1940's Custom Car photo album. But there was not enough place to put all the photos in the book. So now he is sharing the "left overs" with us Custom Car enthusiasts.

Great low angle front shot of Johnny's 1940 Mercury




And an also great frontal photo, but from a higher point of view of Johnny's 1941 Ford Convertible. Both customs where built by Barris. Sam did most of the work on the 1940 Mercury, while the 1941 Ford was mostly built by George Barris.

 

FUCKIN A Rik! Those two pics are heavy,Zaro sure did have good taste.

 

Rik, those two photos are spectacular !

 

Those are bad ass photos!! i also have always loved this photo!

 

Can you believe I had never noticed the abbreviated hood on Johnny's '41 before!? I don't need to repeat how beautiful these two cars were...

-Dave

 

always dig looking at this thread!

 

put it back up too cold today to work on the merc, just looked at all the pages again.

 

This was posted on the Ford barn by raceron1120.

 

In this photo is he running a cap or are they just black steelies?

 

Those are caps.

 

1948

 

Wrong thread!

 

Shutin shit down at every intersection it drove thru.

 

DUDE!! That car is straight a PANTY DROPPER for sure!!! One of the BADDEST 1941 Mercury's ever!

 

Ya this one really gets me going,I think it's the combination of that fadeaway with the O so perfect stance.

Yes it is a straight up panty dropper,I can just imagine pulling into Balboa easter weekend with some Kay Starr playing..............Game Over.

 

Oh shit!! Kay Starr kicks ass. Her voice is amazing!!

 

Yes one of my favorites......especially on a vinyl record.That's grown folks music right there

 

It is grown folk music, but your just a kid. HAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

This thread is for grown folks too.

 

Sorry I thought he was looking for cars in the 1940s
Can't seem to delete on iPhone app

 

Only grown folks can understand what a real 40's style CUSTOM CAR should look like.

 

I love this thread so here are some pics of my wife's 36 to bring it back to the top.

 

That car is really nice! Your wife has great taste in cars!!

 

Man that's gorgeous!

Wanted: Model A Bells with spring perches!

 

X3 ! Very nice car !! How much surgery was required to get the ass that low?

 

Not too bad, basically the c notch bottom is at the top of the original frame rail. then a new straight cross member across and a triangulated 4 bar and Airlift bag over shocks. Stock gas tank is still in its original position. Still have some finishing work but we are getting there. Thanks for the kind words.

 

Real nice!!